Category Archives: History

D-Day. June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Stella

76 years ago today, on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy began in Operation Overlord. Better known as D-Day , it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

The Man in the Iron Lung

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Stella

Interesting read. Anti-vax people should read it. I remember this, and knew a girl who lived in an iron lung in her parent’s living room. This man is a year older than I am. It is impossible to exaggerate the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Culture, vaccination | 7 Comments

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Stella

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and flags.

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Looking back at the Mount St. Helens eruption

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Stella

Can you believe that it has been 40 years? My sister was living near Mt. Lassen at the time, so she was very interested, and she sent me a copy of the issue of National Geographic all about the eruption. … Continue reading →

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Video of the day – WWII Edition

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Stella

In honor of VE day (yesterday.) Did you know that Vera Lynn is still alive? She was born in 1917; her birthday was in March. Daily Mail:

Posted in History, Music, Patriotism | 6 Comments

President Trump and First Lady Melania honor the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Stella
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Today in history: Paul Revere’s ride

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Stella

First of all, the historical truth. Tara Ross On this day in 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous ride. I am so sorry to tell you that he did not really yell “the British are coming!” as he rode. But … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Patriotism, Poetry | 6 Comments

Happy birthday, Jessie!

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Stella

Forgive me while I indulge myself with memories and thoughts of the most important person ever in my life – my mother – on her birthday. My mother, Jessie, was born on a farm in the Michigan ‘thumb’ on April … Continue reading →

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Once again, America comes through

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Stella

The United States is often the target of “slings and arrows” – not only by those in other countries, but some of our own citizens, some going so far as to rewrite our history to fit their world views. Yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Patriotism | 2 Comments

What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Stella

This ^^^ isn’t what I am eating on St. Patrick’s Day, but maybe some day soon! The traditional favorite, accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. My mother called it a “boiled dinner”, and she also made that with ham, as … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 8 Comments